Alexandria, MN (Nov. 19, 2025)
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The NorthStar Knights are proud to announce that 18U Prep forwards Quayden Silcox and Colin Simpson have signed North American Hockey League tenders. Silcox has tendered with the Austin Bruins, while Simpson has signed with the Minnesota Mallards.
Silcox, a Greeley, Colorado native, is in his second season with the Knights. The 6-foot, 175-pound forward has been off to a great start this season, posting 20 points (7G, 13A) in 26 games played. Across his NorthStar career, Silcox has totaled 66 points (25G, 41A) in 78 games and continues to contribute through his speed, compete level, and playmaking ability. “Quayden has been a leader since he got here”, said 18U Prep Head Coach, Rylan Galiardi. “He is extremely high-character and does a lot of little things that would make for a great linemate. He has brought a lot to NorthStar and is only going to keep getting better. Austin is getting a strong ability player and someone that’s gonna continue to carry what’s been a strong pipeline of players to Austin.” The strong pipeline Galiardi referenced includes 9 former Knights in Ben Oakland (‘20), Tyler Ryder (‘20), Jens Richards (‘21), Dylan Cook (‘22), Landon Dauner (‘23), Gavin Hruza (‘24), Andrew Leung (‘24), Jake Spraetz (‘24), and Hudson Routh (‘25). “I just want to give God the glory”, Silcox said. “Tendering with Austin is a big blessing and opportunity. It means having a place that believes in me and somewhere I can continue to grow. I’m really excited to play there, compete at a high level, and make the most of this opportunity.”
Simpson, a native of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is in his first year within the Knights program and has emerged as one of the leading scorers on the 18U Prep roster. In 26 games played this season, Simpson ranks third on the team in scoring with 30 points (12G, 18A). Since his arrival, Simpson has made an immediate impact with the Knights. “Colin is one of our more talented guys that has come into NorthStar”, said Galiardi. He came as a humble young man and has quickly gelled and jumped in on our culture and what a NorthStar Knight is supposed to play like.” With the Mallards joining the NAHL in 2024, Simpson becomes the first Knight to tender with their program and will look to continue his momentum with him. “His gifts are getting illuminated here and everything that God has put into him is only growing as he’s here”, Galiardi added. “The Mallards are getting a player that’s only going to keep getting better and more importantly a guy that is growing in his character and is going to be somebody that is going to be a strong presence in their locker room for hopefully a long time.”
The entire NorthStar Knights family congratulates Quayden and Colin on earning their NAHL tenders. Their dedication and growth continue to positively impact the Knights’ culture, and we look forward to seeing them excel at the next level with Austin and Minnesota.